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Study unravels how bacterial vaginosis disrupts vaginal health

Bacterial vaginosis is a common condition in which the natural microbiome of the vagina falls out of balance, sometimes leading to complications in sexual and reproductive health.

29 Nov 2023

Study reveals differences in SARS-CoV-2 entry mechanisms between humans and mink

Some viruses move between species. For example, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can spill over from humans to mink, an agricultural species, and then spill back from mink to humans.

29 Nov 2023

Researchers investigate the advantages and disadvantages of two types of contraceptive coils

In the "ThemenCheck Medizin" procedure offered by the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG), interested members of the public can submit proposals for the assessment of medical procedures and technologies.

29 Nov 2023

Insilico Medicine hosts three webinars to unveil latest technology breakthroughs

Insilico Medicine ("Insilico"), an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven, clinical stage biotechnology company and leader in AI drug discovery platform technology, is hosting three webinars unveiling its latest technology breakthroughs Nov. 28-30, 2023.

29 Nov 2023

Non-invasive monitoring of glucose and adenosine monophosphate biomarkers in saliva

Blood tests are a common, yet often painful, step in health care. But what if we could skip the needles altogether? Saliva and blood contain many of the same biomarkers, and collecting spit is as simple as drooling into a container.

29 Nov 2023

Study uncovers cell signaling pathway that regulates melanoma brain metastasis

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer because of its ability to quickly grow and spread throughout the body.

29 Nov 2023

Drug-eluting hydrogel has enhanced capabilities for treating hepatocellular carcinoma

Scientists from the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) have developed an injectable or catheter-administered hydrogel with enhanced capabilities for treating hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a deadly form of liver cancer.

29 Nov 2023

AI predicts ideal sites for chemical alterations in drug molecules

Researchers have developed an AI model that can predict where a drug molecule can be chemically altered.

29 Nov 2023

OCD therapy reshapes brain connectivity for better cognitive control

A first-line therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) reshapes connectivity of the brain, according to a new study in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, published by Elsevier.

29 Nov 2023

COVID-19 in pregnancy tied to higher preterm birth risk; early vaccine adoption shows protective effect

The impact of maternal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection on infant health.

29 Nov 2023

Study reveals surprising findings on what influences our food choices

Characteristics of food (e.g., composition) and its contribution to food reward/preference and liking.

29 Nov 2023

Researchers develop a new early alert model for pandemic predictions in Germany

An early alert indicator and trend forecasting model for pandemic situations in Germany.

29 Nov 2023

Morning hair routine can expose individuals to harmful chemicals, study shows

Researchers conducted realistic-type hair care experiments to assess cyclic volatile methyl siloxane (cVMS) emissions and exposures during hair care product (HCP) use in a residential structure.

29 Nov 2023

Coated textiles could be used as antimicrobial curtains in hospitals

Hospital germs and pathogens are not always transmitted directly from person to person. They can also spread via germ-contaminated surfaces and objects

29 Nov 2023

Does providing free fruit improve students' academic grades?

Whether providing fruit to children in mixed elementary and secondary schools boosted academic performance.

29 Nov 2023

Clinical trial reveals dapagliflozin's impact on heart failure and type 2 diabetes management

Researchers conducted a clinical trial on the effects of dapagliflozin on the urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) in patients with heart failure (HF) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D).

29 Nov 2023

Chlorine-releasing agents in clinical settings fail to combat Clostridioides difficile spores

The current study highlights the resistance of C. difficile spores to chlorine-releasing agents.

29 Nov 2023

Exploring associations between BMI, cardiometabolic diseases, and cancer risk

Researchers evaluate the associations of body mass index, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease with cancer risk.

29 Nov 2023

A new research agenda on health, migration, and displacement by the World Health Organization

The World Health Organization has published a report for building inclusive and responsive healthcare systems for people who have been displaced.

29 Nov 2023

Exploring the life expectancy of autistic individuals in the U.K.

Researchers estimate the life expectancy of autistic people living in the United Kingdom.

29 Nov 2023

Medical Science News

Study unravels how bacterial vaginosis disrupts vaginal health

Study reveals differences in SARS-CoV-2 entry mechanisms between humans and mink

Researchers investigate the advantages and disadvantages of two types of contraceptive coils

Insilico Medicine hosts three webinars to unveil latest technology breakthroughs

Non-invasive monitoring of glucose and adenosine monophosphate biomarkers in saliva

Study uncovers cell signaling pathway that regulates melanoma brain metastasis

Drug-eluting hydrogel has enhanced capabilities for treating hepatocellular carcinoma

AI predicts ideal sites for chemical alterations in drug molecules

OCD therapy reshapes brain connectivity for better cognitive control

COVID-19 in pregnancy tied to higher preterm birth risk; early vaccine adoption shows protective effect

Study reveals surprising findings on what influences our food choices

Researchers develop a new early alert model for pandemic predictions in Germany

Morning hair routine can expose individuals to harmful chemicals, study shows

Coated textiles could be used as antimicrobial curtains in hospitals

Does providing free fruit improve students' academic grades?

Clinical trial reveals dapagliflozin's impact on heart failure and type 2 diabetes management

Chlorine-releasing agents in clinical settings fail to combat Clostridioides difficile spores

Exploring associations between BMI, cardiometabolic diseases, and cancer risk

A new research agenda on health, migration, and displacement by the World Health Organization

Exploring the life expectancy of autistic individuals in the U.K.

Scaling B-cell cloning workflows for antibody development

Fluidics in Modern Healthcare & Medical Device Innovation

Scaling 3D biology: Automation, imaging, and the future of high-throughput research

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